Words with the letter R

The letter R is one of the most commonly used consonants in the English language and is worth 1 point in Scrabble. While it doesn't carry a high individual value, its versatility makes it a powerful tool for building and extending words. R appears frequently at the beginning and end of words, making it useful for forming words like are, rat, roar, and row. It's also helpful for pluralizing or conjugating verbs, such as turning bake into baker or care into cared. Because of its flexibility, having an R on your rack helps you adapt to the board and take advantage of openings quickly.

Strategically, the letter R is excellent for making hook plays—adding it to the end of a word like cat to form cart or ear to create earn. It also works well in compound words and in prefixes or suffixes like re-, -er, and -ar, which can boost your scoring potential when combined with premium squares. While R might not add a big number to your total by itself, it plays a crucial supporting role in building longer words and maximizing the value of your high-point tiles. Mastering its use helps maintain strong board control and steady scoring throughout the game.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
kouroi	11	11
kouros	11	11
kowtower	18	18
kowtowers	19	19
kraal	10	10
kraaled	13	13
kraaling	16	16
kraals	11	11
kraft	12	12
krafts	13	13
krai	8	8
krais	9	9
krait	9	9
kraits	10	10
kraken	15	15
krakens	16	16
krater	10	10
kraters	11	11
kraut	10	10
krauts	11	11
kray	10	10
krays	11	11
kreep	12	12
kreeps	13	13
kremlin	16	16